Why Build a High-Performance Engine If You Don't Know the Destination?
2025 was promised as the year of AI ROI, yet many organisations remain stuck in "pilot purgatory." Woodson Martin, CEO of OutSystems, joins host David Savage to demystify agentic systems and the reality of autonomous software. Together they explore why data quality is the ultimate gatekeeper and how blending probabilistic reasoning with deterministic systems is the key to moving beyond the hype.Take part in the Harvey Nash Tech Talent Survey and help shape the future of tech careers! Click here.Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here.Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at www.nashsquared.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
5 Jan 34min
Happy New Year! We Present a Panel From Money20/20
Initially posted on Convera's podcast, today's show is a discussion lead by David with Sudipto Das (Convera), Nilesh Dusane (AWS), and Shawnna DelHierro (Sound Hound AI).We'll be back in 2026 with our usual blend of insightful, emerging voices. Until then Happy New Year from us to you!Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at www.nashsquared.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
31 Dec 202528min
Our 2025 Wrap-up: Fighting "Inshitification" and the Pivot to Real-World Impact
It's our second-last episode of the year, and the last is New Year's Eve, so this is a 2025 wrap-up!David has picked out some of his favourite moments from the podcast this year and is exploring two big themes: the "human-first restoration" (a rebellion against the "inshitification" of digital platforms) and the "impact pivot," where tech’s greatest minds (we think) are abandoning viral clicks to solve for water, power, and human rights. Obviously some aren't, but we're looking for the positives here folks!Featuring insights from pioneers like Jack McCauley and 'Rabble' Evan Henshaw Plath, we examine how the most honest conversations are finally making our technology more human.Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here.Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at www.nashsquared.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
29 Dec 202518min
The Speed Paradox: Why AI Agents Demand More Responsibility, Not Less
On today's podcast David is joined by Scott Weller, CTO and founder of EnFi. We're asking why 95% of AI projects fail? Scott talks to David about the ongoing shift from individual productivity to systemic AI agents. Together they explore how "swarm intelligence" is rewriting the rules of commercial lending and why increasing speed requires a fundamental rethink of corporate responsibility. From the halls of MasterCard to building a digital workforce, discover how to navigate the transition to the agentic era.Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at www.nashsquared.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
22 Dec 202528min
Brands Are Vanishing Into Thin Air: Thankfully For Your CMO, GeoSurge Have A Solution
On today's podcast David is sitting down with Francisco Vigo, CEO (and cofounder) of GeoSurge, a start-up who have just emerged from stealth to tackle a crisis at the heart of marketing departments. ChatGPT is the fastest-growing marketing channel in human history, yet massive brands can vanish from its memory overnight. Francisco tells us why traditional SEO isn't sufficient in the era of Generative AI, and offers an alternative to stricken CMOs and their stakeholders. We unpack the extreme unpredictability of model updates and explore 'corpus engineering': the science of structuring data to ensure persistent visibility, redefine organic traffic, and secure your brand's presence in this critical platform shift.Take part in the Harvey Nash Tech Talent Survey and help shape the future of tech careers! Click here.Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here.Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at www.nashsquared.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
19 Dec 202536min
The Social Universe Built by Two Invites: Byio is Rewriting the Rules of Growth and Social Media
On today's show you're going to get to hear about the next social media craze before before anyone else, and get your chance to 'lock in'.Raye Easterly, founder of Byio (By Invite Only), details the launch of the first AI-native, invite-only social universe built by Black women. She explains why she chose a two-invite-per-user model, deliberately counterintuitive to traditional tech growth, to ensure community control, eliminate bots, and solve serious problems like discrimination and cultural theft.You might ask why we need another social media platform? Well the early days of social offered so much potential. We just need to get back to that...Take part in the Harvey Nash Tech Talent Survey and help shape the future of tech careers! Click here.Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here.Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at www.nashsquared.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
17 Dec 202537min
Is it time that technologists took a Hippocratic Oath?
On today’s Tech Talks episode, David sits down with Hedgehog Lab CTO Joe Thompson, who argues that tech is finally maturing, moving beyond optimising for convenience, and towards genuine digital inclusion and accessibility. After all, there are more people in the world than affluent 25-year olds!We unpack the massive "accidental influence" technologists hold, suggest that the industry needs a ‘Hippocratic Oath’ of its own, and consider how organisations navigate the messy rebalancing that follows disruption, from dockless bikes to digital banking.Take part in the Harvey Nash Tech Talent Survey and help shape the future of tech careers! Click here.Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here.Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at www.nashsquared.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
15 Dec 202534min
The Decision That Ended AI Hype: Why This Founder Only Focuses on Measurable ROI
Today's guest is Synthflow AI's CEO and co-founder Hakob Astabatsyan. He reveals how his company built real-time conversational voice AI for customer support. He addresses the biggest hurdle: preventing AI hallucinations, explaining the work undertaken to de-risk enterprise deployments. Hakob argues the industry must shift from chasing pure innovation to delivering quantitative, measurable ROI. He also explores the new human role as an "AI workforce manager".Take part in the Harvey Nash Tech Talent Survey and help shape the future of tech careers! Click here.Want to read the latest from David, his Substack (diving into ‘Tech Talks’ and more) is here.Tech Talks is powered by Nash Squared, the leading global provider of technology and talent solutions. Find out more about our solutions at www.nashsquared.comThe music on Tech Talks is created by London artist Lemzi: www.lemzi.com
12 Dec 202530min
